Research

 

MEDICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

 

M. Imoru and A. O. Emeribe

Haemorrheologic profiles in apparently healthy pregnant women in Calabar, Nigeria

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4354-4358

 

C. B. Chikere, B. O. Chikere and V. T. Omoni

Antibiogram of clinical isolates from a hospital in Nigeria

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4359-4363

 

Muhammad Gulfraz, Sajid Mehmood, Nasir Minhas, Nyla Jabeen, Rehana Kausar, Kokab Jabeen and Gulshan Arshad

Composition and antimicrobial properties of essential oil of Foeniculum vulgare

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4364-4368

 

Daodong Pan and Haiyan Liu

Preventive effect of ordinary and hyperimmune bovine colostrums on mice diabetes induced by alloxan

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4369-4375

 

 

GENETICS AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

 

Hossein Sabouri and Atefeh Sabouri

New evidence of QTLs attributed to salinity tolerance in rice

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4376-4383

 

Maolin Wang, Xiumei Zhang, Tianyan Yang, Zhiqiang Han, Takashi Yanagimoto and Tianxiang Gao

Genetic diversity in the mtDNA control region and population structure in the Sardinella zunasi Bleeker

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4384-4392

 

Ahmet Sivacioğlu and Sezgin Ayan

Evaluation of seed production of scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) clonal seed orchard with cone analysis method

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4393-4399

 

S.A. Salami, A. Ebadi, M.R. Naghavi and I.B. Dry

Cloning and functional characterization of a class III chitinase gene from grapevine: Inhibition of fungal growth by recombinant VvChiF III

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4400-4406

 

A. Zannou, D. K. Kossou, A. Ahanchédé, J. Zoundjihékpon, E. Agbicodo, P.C. Struik and A. Sanni

Genetic variability of cultivated cowpea in Benin assessed by random amplified polymorphic DNA

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4407-4414

 

Bo Nian Shui, Zhi Qiang Han, Tian Xiang Gao, and Zhen Qing Miao

Tandemly repeated sequence in 5’end of mtDNA control region of Japanese Spanish mackerel Scomberomorus niphonius

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4415-4422

 

E. Abdellatef, R. Sirelkhatem, M. M. Mohamed Ahmed, K. H. Radwan and M. M. Khalafalla

Study of genetic diversity in Sudanese sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) germplasm using random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4423-4427

 

Bhagyawant, S. S. and Srivastava, N.

Genetic fingerprinting of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) germplasm using ISSR markers and their relationships

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4428-4431

 

K. Hosseinian Khosroshahi, F. Ghaffarifar, Z. Sharifi, A. Dalimi

Expression of complete rhoptry protein 2 (ROP2) gene of Toxoplasma gondii in eukaryotic cell

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4432-4436

 

Nageen Hussain, Ghazala Jaffery and Shahida Hasnain

Association of ribosomal anti-P antibodies with different parameters of lupus

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4437-4440

 

 

 

PLANT AND AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY

 

Celil Toplu, Mustafa Kaplankıran, T. Hakan Demirkeser and Ercan Yıldız

The effects of citrus rootstocks on Valencia Late and Rhode Red Valencia oranges for some plant nutrient elements

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4441-4445

 

Ismail Kocaçalişkan, Emel Turan and Irfan Terzi

Juglone effects on seedling growth in intact and coatless seeds of muskmelon

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4446-4449

 

Bilal Acar, Mustafa Paksoy, Önder Türkmen and Musa Seymen

Irrigation and nitrogen level affect lettuce yield in greenhouse condition

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4450-4453

 

Süleyman Kizil, Neşet Arslan, Selime Ölmez-Bayhan and Khalid Mahmood Khawar

Effects of different planting dates on improving yield of Fritillaria imperialis L. and Fritillaria persica L. bulbs damaged by small narcissus fly (Eumerus strigatus Fallen)

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4454-4458

 

Mashayekhi, M., Shakib, A. M., Ahmad-Raji, M. and Ghasemi Bezdi, K.

Gene transformation potential of commercial canola (Brassica napus L.) cultivars using cotyledon and hypocotyl explants

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4459-4463

 

Mehmet OZ

Nitrogen rate and plant population effects on yield and yield components in soybean

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4464-4470

 

S.M. Ayodele and E. M. Ilondu

Fungi associated with base rot disease of aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis)

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4471-4474

 

Mahmoodi, R., Maralian, H. and Aghabarati, A.

Effects of limited irrigation on root yield and quality of sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.)

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4475-4478

 

H. C. Kaymak, F. Yarali, I. Guvenc, and M. Figen Donmez

The effect of inoculation with plant growth rhizobacteria (PGPR) on root formation of mint (Mentha piperita L.) cuttings

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4479-4483

 

Iyyakkannu Sivanesan, Seung Jae Hwang and Byoung Ryong Jeong

Influence of plant growth regulators on axillary shoot multiplication and iron source on growth of Scrophularia takesimensis Nakai - a rare endemic medicinal plant

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4484-4490

 

Mbanaso, E.N.A.

Effect of multiple subcultures on Musa shoots derived from cassava starch-gelled multiplication medium during micro-propagation

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4491-4494

 

 

 

ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

 

M. A. Ekpo and U. S. Udofia

Rate of biodegradation of crude oil by microorganisms isolated from oil sludge environment

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4495-4499

 

Odjugo, P. A. O.

The effect of tillage systems and mulching on soil microclimate, growth and yield of yellow yam (Dioscorea cayenensis) in Midwestern Nigeria

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4500-4507

 

Oboh, O. I. and Aluyor, E.O.

The removal of heavy metal ions from aqueous solutions using sour sop seeds as biosorbent

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4508-4511

  

Oluwafemi S. Obayori, Matthew O. Ilori, Sunday A. Adebusoye, Olukayode O. Amund and Ganiyu O. Oyetibo

Microbial population changes in tropical agricultural soil experimentally contaminated with crude petroleum

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4512-4520

 

  

  

INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY

 

O. El-Tayeb, F. Mohammad, A. Hashem and M. Aboulwafa

Optimization of the industrial production of bacterial alpha amylase in Egypt. IV. Fermentor production and characterization of the enzyme of two strains of Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4521-4536 

 

F. Mohammad, O. El-Tayeb and M. Aboulwafa

Optimization of the industrial production of bacterial β-amylase in Egypt. V. Analysis of kinetic data for enzyme production by two strains of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4537-4543 

 

Bai-Shen Sun, Li-Ping Zhou, Xiao-Qin Jia and Chang-Keun Sung

Response surface modeling for g-aminobutyric acid production by Monascus pilosus GM100 under solid-state fermentation

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4544-4550 

 

Anthony Manoni Mshandete and Joyce Cuff

Cultivation of three types of indigenous wild edible mushrooms: Coprinus cinereus, Pleurotus flabellatus and Volvariella volvocea on composted sisal decortications residue in Tanzania

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4551-4562 

 

D. Kubmarawa, M. E. Khan, A. M. Punah and M. Hassan

Phytochemical screening and antimicrobial efficacy of extracts from Khaya senegalensis against human pathogenic bacteria

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4563-4566 

 

A. N. Moneke, B. N. Okolo, A. I. Nweke, L. I. Ezeogu and F. S. Ire

Selection and characterisation of high ethanol tolerant Saccharomyces yeasts from orchard soil

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4567-4575 

 

 

 

FOOD TECHNOLOGY  

 

Nwosu, F. O., Dosumu, O. O., and Okocha, J. O. C.

The potential of Terminalia catappa (Almond) and Hyphaene thebaica (Dum palm) fruits as raw materials for livestock feed

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4576-4580

   

Uchenna V. Okolie, Chinwe E. Okeke, John M. Oli and Ijeoma O. Ehiemere

Hypoglycemic indices of Vernonia amygdalina on postprandial blood glucose concentration of healthy humans

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4581-4585

 

Adisak Akesowan

Effect of soy protein isolate on quality of light pork sausages containing konjac flour

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4586-4590

   

J. E. Amadi and M. O. Adebola

Effect of moisture content and storage conditions on the storability of garri

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4591-4594

 

 

 

APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY

 

Ya-Ping Xue, Li-Qun Jin, Zhi-Qiang Liu, Jian-Fen Zhang and Yu-Guo Zheng

Purification and characterization of β-glucosidase from Reticulitermes flaviceps and its inhibition by valienamine and validamine

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4595-4601 

 

Smriti Gaur and Neeraj Wadhwa

Alkaline protease from senesced leaves of invasive weed Lantana camara

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4602-4608

   

Luis Octávio Regasini, Camila Martins de Oliveira, José Carlos Rebuglio Vellosa, Olga Maria Mascarenhas de Faria Oliveira, Dulce Helena Siqueira Silva and Vanderlan da Silva Bolzani

Free radical scavenging activity of Pterogyne nitens Tul. (Fabaceae)

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4609-4613

 

Dilsad Onbasli and Belma Aslim

Determination of antimicrobial activity and production of some metabolites by Pseudomonas aeruginosa B1 and B2 in sugar beet molasses

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4614-4619

   

 

 

WOOD TECHNOLOGY  

 

Bulent Kaygin and Ali Naci Tankut

Comparison of bonding strengths of the sapwoods and heartwoods of tree species used in wooden shipboard building

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4920-4627

 

Bulent Kaygin, Ali Naci Tankut and Muhammet Cayli

The structural analysis of small and medium size furniture enterprises in Turkey based on production, capacity use and working environment

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4628-4634

 

   

   

ENTOMOLOGY  

 

Hervé B. D. Bisseleua, Seth W. K. Gbewonyo, Daniel Obeng-Ofori

Toxicity, growth regulatory and repellent activities of medicinal plant extracts on Musca domestica L. (Diptera: Muscidea)

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4635-4642

 

 

   

FOOD MICROBIOLOGY  

 

Wakil S. M., Onilude, A. A., Adetutu E. M. and Ball A. S.

PCR-DGGE fingerprints of microbial successional changes during fermentation of cereal-legume weaning foods

        [Abstract]  [Full Article - PDF]   pp. 4643-4652